The American University of the Caribbean is offering medical sciences scholarships to students who are striving to be first-generation physicians within their immediate families (includes spouse/partner, sibling, child by blood, adoption or marriage, grandparent and grandchild). Each successful student will get $10,000 towards their tuition. Interested students in Medical sciences field must meet the following requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum undergraduate overall GPA of 3.0

Minimum MCAT score of 23 (old version) or 496 (new version)

For continued eligibility: Satisfactory academic progress

Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s level)

Complete the award application

Personal essay (minimum of 500 words): How will the experience of being a first generation physician within your immediate family impact the patients and communities you will ultimately serve? In addition, please share the educational and employment background of your immediate family.

Applicants must hold an offer of admission to AUC for this scholarship to be awarded.

Only incoming first-semester students may apply for this award

Scholarship application Deadlines

Semester

Application Deadline

Final Award Date

May 2017

3/31/2017

4/7/2017

September 2017

7/28/2017

8/4/17

January 2018

11/24/2017

12/1/2017

Method of Application for the AUC/Mississippi College Partnership Scholarship

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